Discussion about offering
the Girls on the Run program. Itís very expensive,
perhaps a running program for all kids can be offered, either through
crossroads or on its own. Rachel, Bridget, Paula Tremblay and Allison Menard
(school nurse) are interested in helping.

There were questions about basketball pictures
and why we do them. Perhaps we can offer pictures earlier in the season next
year.†

Approve Meeting Minutes

Bridget motioned to approve the meeting
minutes from January 29. Stacy seconded. The motion passed.

Treasurerís Report

The Winter Carnival made $50.50 in donations
and $359 from the silent auction. Warrants signed for Franklin Central School
(printing) and Grizzly Graphix (basketball t-shirts). The basketball program
spent more money than it brought in. Discussions about how to bring down
spending next year (including possible uniform options of t-shirts for 3/4
teams and jerseys that are kept by Franklin Recreation. Bridget motioned to
approve the Treasurerís Report. Stacy seconded. The motion passed.

Recreation Directorís Report

The Recreation Director had nothing to report
that wasnít already on the agenda.

Action Item Review

The action items were reviewed. Stephanie will
clean up the list before the next meeting.

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Little League

The Little League discussion was moved up in
the schedule. Discussion with the Northwest Little League (NWLL)
Franklin Representatives:

●As of 2/12, 14 children have
signed up.

●Evaluations for all NWLL players league age 8 and up will be held on March 8
and 12 in Swanton.†

●The new bat regulations only apply
to baseball.†

●Since Franklin Recreation manages
the Franklin Little League funds, the Franklin NWLL
Reps agree that Franklin Recreation will run the regular season league.

●Due to National Little League
policy, all money that comes into LL goes into the restricted fund.

●Anticipated Numbers based on last
yearís participation:

○Boys Majors: 11

○Boys Minors: 10

○Boys Farm: 11

○Girls Majors: 6 (+2 maybes)

○Girls Minors: 11

○Girls Farm:† 12

●Players cannot be double rostered.

●Discussion about a Chain of
Command to be shared with parents, players and coaches. Bridgette will draft
one and ask about a code of conduct at the next NWLL
meeting.

●How to address coaching concerns
and parents who are not pleased with the evaluations. No solution exactly, will
be evaluated on a case by case basis.

●First aid kits and last yearís
equipment bags need to be inventoried.†

●Will we offer clinics this year?
Last yearís clinic at the Highgate Arena for Minor and Major players was great
for the girls but unorganized for the boys. Would the varsity teams be interested
in running these? Last year, the fee was by donation only and didnít make up
for the fee of renting the arena. Perhaps charge a nominal amount per player or
family attending? Require players to sign up ahead of time?

●Offer pitching clinics in
Franklin? Dawn will ask Julie Kittell to run a clinic for the girls.† Discussion about who could run a pitching
clinic for boys.†

●A Field Cleanup day may be held to
have players and families help prepare the fields for the season. Other field
maintenance needs and ideas were discussed including dugout and field updates.

Winter Carnival Recap

Street Hockey and Snowshoeing were not well
attended. The duct tape derby had great participation, but people were ready to
go inside after. There was a suggestion to have just inside or just outside
activities and not force people to have to make choices. Would this cause too
much congestion inside?†

Basketball

The 3/4 boys vs. girls game was fun for all.
The 5/6 girls season is still underway. There is a Saturday league for the 5/6
teams, Bridget asked for this type of information to be shared with Franklin
Recreation in the future.

Write Thank You Notes

Thank you notes for people who helped with the
Tree Lighting, Polar Express and Winter Carnival were written, signed and
addressed.†

The next meeting will† be on Monday, February 29 at 7:00 p.m.
at the Felco Room.†